Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onGrand Prize of America Avenue, Chatham County, Georgia, 31421, United States
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About Our Group
Our group supports the purchasing for aerostructures and metallics. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.
About the Role
As a Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics in GAC Savannah, you will be responsible for managing a group of suppliers and interacting daily with cross-functional team members. This role requires strong communication skills to serve as a principal point of contact for strategic commodities.
You will facilitate procurement activities to create strategic sourcing leverage and provide the highest level of support for Gulfstream internal customers. The position involves negotiating prices, schedules, and terms, as well as monitoring supplier performance against a master plan. You will coordinate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align procurement with program goals, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, ITAR, and FAR/DFARS.
Hiring Process
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position, including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Equal Opportunity
Gulfstream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Grand Prize of America Avenue, Chatham County, Georgia, 31421, United States
Georgia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and lead complex procurement projects including contract negotiations
- check_circlePrepare and administer purchase orders and long-term agreements
- check_circleEnsure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal policies
- check_circlePlan and review work of procurement personnel within the commodity group
- check_circleConduct bid evaluations, cost analysis, and negotiate prices and terms
- check_circleCoordinate negotiations to achieve cost reductions and maximize savings
- check_circleManage a group of suppliers and coordinate cross-functional team interactions
- check_circleMonitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions for issues
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- verifiedMaster's Degree preferred
- verified5 years procurement, supply chain or related technical experience
- verifiedProficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred
- verifiedDemonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value, multi-year, and technically complex procurements
- verifiedStrong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and industry best practices
- verifiedAbility to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- verifiedU.S. citizenship or current Gulfstream sponsorship required (no work visa sponsorship provided)
Nice to Have
Master's Degree. Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Sap, Erp, Lean, As9100, Itar, Far/dfars.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's Degree preferred.
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A Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace is responsible for the following: Develop and lead complex procurement projects including contract negotiations; Prepare and administer purchase orders and long-term agreements; Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and internal policies; and Plan and review work of procurement personnel within the commodity group.
What are the requirements for this Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's Degree preferred; 5 years procurement, supply chain or related technical experience; Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems preferred; Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing high-value, multi-year, and technically complex procurements; and Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law, and industry best practices.
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Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace is based in Grand Prize of America Avenue, Chatham County, Georgia, 31421, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Gulfstream Aerospace has listed this Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics role as on-site.
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Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace include Sap; Erp; Lean; As9100; Itar; and Far/dfars.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience; and Master's Degree preferred.
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Senior Specialist Procurement Aerostructures and Metallics at Gulfstream Aerospace is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.